Current Date And Time In Nkhata Bay, Malawi
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:35:38 CAT
State: Northern Region
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 16,099
District: Nkhata Bay District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Nkhata Bay, a city in Northern Region, Malawi, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Nkhata Bay — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Nkhata Bay.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Malawi operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.6066° S | 34.2907° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -11.6066 | 34.2907 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 36' 24" S | 34° 17' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 36.3954' S | 34° 17.4438' E |
| City | Nkhata Bay |
| State | Northern Region |
| Country | Malawi |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Nkhata Bay District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 16,099 |
| Elevation | 547 m / 1,795 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -11.6066, 34.2907 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nkhata Bay to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Northern Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mzuzu | Northern Region | NW | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Chisumulu | Northern Region | SE | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Likoma | Northern Region | SE | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Rumphi | Northern Region | NW | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Mzimba | Northern Region | SW | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Livingstonia | Northern Region | N | 113 km | 70 mi | ~1h 53m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Northern Region, the home state of Nkhata Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Mzuzu, Northern Region's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mzuzu | -11.4656° S | 34.0207° E | 1,275 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karonga | -9.9333° S | 33.9333° E | 486 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mzimba | -11.9° S | 33.6° E | 1,339 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rumphi | -11.0186° S | 33.8575° E | 1,084 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chitipa | -9.7024° S | 33.2697° E | 1,286 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Likoma | -12.0667° S | 34.7333° E | 506 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Livingstonia | -10.606° S | 34.1079° E | 1,353 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chisumulu | -12.0286° S | 34.6242° E | 476 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lichinga Airport IATA: VXC 214 km (133 mi) from Nkhata Bay |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Karonga |
| 🗺 Map of Chitipa |
The exact GPS location of Nkhata Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern Region. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Northern Region state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Nkhata Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nkhata Bay lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Malawi map
Nkhata Bay sits within Northern Region, Malawi, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Nkhata Bay for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Northern Region. › Browse every city in Northern Region
Coordinates for Nkhata Bay in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Malawi. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Nkhata Bay are latitude -11.6066° and longitude 34.2907°. In directional format: 11.6066° S, 34.2907° E. These coordinates mark the center of Nkhata Bay in Northern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nkhata Bay is a city in Northern Region, Malawi, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Nkhata Bay District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nkhata Bay sits at: Latitude 11° 36' 24" S and Longitude 34° 17' 27" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nkhata Bay has a population of approximately 16,099 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Region.
The interactive satellite map of Nkhata Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -11.6066, 34.2907 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nkhata Bay in Northern Region. For broader context, explore the Northern Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nkhata Bay is Lichinga Airport (VXC), roughly 214 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nkhata Bay is approximately 33 km (21 mi) from Mzuzu, the capital of Northern Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Region.
Nkhata Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 547 meters (1,795 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Region.
The closest cities to Nkhata Bay include Mzuzu, Chisumulu, Likoma. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nkhata Bay, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 05:40 PM, giving a day length of 11h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nkhata Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nkhata Bay is approximately 1,292 km (803 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,739 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nkhata Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,317 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Nkhata Bay is approximately 268 km (167 mi) S of Lilongwe, the national capital of Malawi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
